Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
This opportunity is for Casual appointment for up to six (6) months with the possibility of extension(s) at our Subiaco clinic.
What is our Consumer Consultant role?
Our Consumer Consultants contribute a consumer perspective to guide the North Metropolitan Health Service Mental Health, and Dental Health Services, Community Adult Mental Health Service in service planning, development, and evaluation of programs.
In this role, you will Identify and engage relevant consumer networks, promoting and coordinating consumer participation and feedback processes that will enable contribution to planning, development, evaluation, and system-wide improvement.
We anticipate the Consumer Consultants may be asked to attend 2 sessions per month, each session approximately 3 hours, to contribute consumer perspectives to regular meetings, focussed on evaluation and improvement of our services, and to service improvement initiatives arising from these meetings.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Michela Crawford on to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
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Want to apply?
Applications are made online. Before applying, we suggest you prepare in advance:
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role and providing examples to highlight:
* Your personal lived experience as a primary consumer of mental health services
* Your understanding of consumer recovery and the challenges of living with a mental illness
* A resume that summarises your experience relevant to this role.
* The names and contact details of 2 referees who can support your suitability for this role.
When you have these documents prepared, click 'Apply for job' and follow the instructions.
Please allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation before the closing date and time. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after 4:00pm on Friday 27 February 2026 will not be accepted.